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August Utah Events & Activities

Downtown Farmers Market

Pioneer Park Saturdays

The Downtown Farmers Market is a local growers’ market featuring fresh produce from over 80 Utah farmers.

In addition to the produce, the Market also offers a variety of fresh-baked bread and pastries, cheeses, meat and seafood, jams and honey, house and garden plants, arranged planters, and numerous handmade arts and crafts.

Unique food vendors are also part of the Market, offering prepared foods and beverages.

The Downtown Art and Craft Market are held on the south end of the park during the Farmers Market. Over 90 local artisans display their wares, crafted in Utah by Utahns.

Live music and entertainment are also included.

Saturdays–8 am–2 pm
June–Mid-October

Downtown Farmers Market
Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City

Utah Farmers Open-Air Markets
Listing of Utah Farmers Markets

9th West Farmers Market

Peoples Market

  • Local Produce
  • Artisans
  • Chefs
  • Food Vendors
  • Kids Art Activities
  • Live Music Local Musicians

People’s Market‘s mission is to promote urban agriculture, community pride, diversity, and entrepreneurship on the west side of Salt Lake City.

There are educational and community opportunities through kids’ art activities, cooking demonstrations, and information on health and nutrition resources. Market vendors accept cash, debit, credit, and EBT (Horizon Cards).

People’s Market Produce Program encourages gardeners to bring their harvest to market for just $5. They set up the tables, you share in the bounty!

Sunday’s 10 am–3 pm
June–Mid-October

Peoples Market
International Peace Gardens, Jordan Park
1000 South 900 West, Salt Lake

Mountain Top Brunch

Snowbasin Mountain Resort Utah

Enjoy a beautiful Sunday Morning Gondola Ride through the high alpine Wasatch Mountains to the majestic Needles Lodge, where incredible cuisine awaits. A must-do summer northern Utah Event.

  • Gondola Ride (15 Minutes)
  • Chef Created Cuisine
  • Mountain Cool Air
  • Relax With Nature

Sundays  10:30 am–3 pm
June 25th–October 8, 2023

Snowbasin Mountain Resort
Winter Olympics Site
3925 Snow Basin Rd, Huntsville


Utah Shakespeare Festival

Southern State University

The Utah Shakespearian Festival presents life-affirming classic and contemporary plays in repertory, with Shakespeare as the cornerstone. These plays are enhanced by interactive experiences which entertain, enrich, and educate.

The Summer Festival offers free nightly Green shows featuring music, song, and tales on two outdoor stages; the New American Playwrights Project, showcasing the work of new playwrights; free literary seminars, Tuesday–Sunday, discussing the season’s plays; bi-weekly props, actor, and costume seminars; backstage tours; and play orientations before all shows.

The Fall Festival offers free literary seminars, Wednesday–Sunday, discussing the season’s shows; free actor seminars every Wednesday and Friday; free props seminars every Thursday and Saturday; intimate and detailed backstage tours Thursdays and Saturdays; and play orientations before all shows.

June 21–Mid-October 2023
Monday–Saturday Plays & Activities

Utah Shakespeare Festival Calendar
Southern State University, Cedar City, Utah

Raft ‘N Rails

Heber Utah Raft Rails Train ride Provo Canyon Sundance

Cool off a hot summer day with this fun activity for ages 3+. Enjoy a scenic train ride from Heber to Vivian Park, raft the renowned Provo River with experienced guides through Class I and Class II rapids, visit the famed Sundance Resort, then catch a return shuttle to the depot OR with the TimeSaver option you can catch a return shuttle without visiting Sundance Resort.

June–August Annually
Returning in 2023

High Country Adventure
Historic Train Ride, Guided Rafting & Lunch
Vivian Park, Provo Canyon

Heber Valley Railroad
450 S 6th W, Heber City

Park City Farmers Market

Canyons Village

A seasonal Farmer’s Market is held at the base of Canyons Village in Park City, offering a large assortment of fresh local goods from Utah Farmers and vendors, music, food, arts & crafts, and fresh bread.

Wednesdays 11–5 pm
May–October

Park City Farmer’s Market
Canyons Village, Park City

Utah Farmers Open-Air Markets
Listing of Utah Farmers Markets

Lunch Bunch Concert Series

Gallivan Center Musical Lunch

Gallivan Plaza provides free live entertainment every weekday at Noon. Get out into the sunshine and enjoy your lunch while listening to the sounds of solo acoustic singers, songwriters, and local bands. Musical selections include folk, acoustic, rock, jazz, pop, blues, and all variations in between.

Did you forget to pack a lunch? Don’t worry; visit the new Gallivan Center concessions stand or one of the many take-out delis and restaurants nearby. Also, enjoy Lunch Bunch on Gallivan Ave. every Thursday along with their Thursday Food Trucks.

Weekdays Noon–1 pm, Free
June–August

Lunch Brunch Concert Series
Gallivan Center, 239 S Main St, Salt Lake

Davis County Fair

september-activities, concessions,

The Davis County Fair provides concerts, cook-offs, car shows, carnivals, demolition derby, equestrian events, fireworks, movie nights, and multiple children’s activities.

Discontinued Event
August (3rd Week) Annually

Utah Fairs

Legacy Event Center Calendar
Davis County Fairgrounds, Farmington

Wednesday Rocks!

Gallivan Center & Rock 97.5

Every Wednesday in August will ROCK at the Gallivan Center. The center has partnered with 97.5 The Blaze to present three nights of high-energy concerts. Check below for the August lineup!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH
12 STONES
DROP DEAD JULIO

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH
LACUNA COIL
HALESTORM
MONARCH

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH
STEEL PANTHER
THE STREET

Expired Event

Utah Events Happening Now

Gallivan Center
239 S Main St Salt Lake